'DWTS' Season 32 fans ask Ariana Madix to ‘move on’, say she's ‘using’ Tom Sandoval cheating scandal for money
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: 'Vandeprump Rules' star Ariana Madix claimed 2023 to be her most memorable year in 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 32 Most Memorable Year Night episode. She clearly mentioned that it was memorable because of her ex Tom Sandoval.
Ariana revealed in the episode that she found out her now-ex was having an affair with her best friend Raquel Leviss in 2023. Well, 'DWTS' fans believe the star has been using her breakup too much to build her career, something she has previously been accused of as well, after her Lip Lab promo clip.
With her rage-filled, emotional performance, Ariana managed to swipe a clean 8 from all three judges, Bruno Tonioli, Derek Hough, and Carrie Ann Inaba, with a final score of 24/30. Even though fans praised the intensity of the performance, they believed the story was being dragged out.
In response to a tweet about her performance of the night, one tweeted, "Please I’m so sick of her using the breakup. I’m sure there were more traumatic experiences -watch the early seasons of Pump."
The same person added, "You’re doing fantastic rolling in money. Great actress like Derek said. Mauricio WAS married. He’s not milking it and he can. It’s not defining. So old now."
Please I’m so sick of her using the breakup. I’m sure there were more traumatic experiences -watch early seasons of Pump. You’re doing fantastic rolling in money. Great actress like Derek said. Mauricio WAS married. He’s not milking it and he can. It’s not defining. So old now
— bosox22 (@KellieKgriffit) October 25, 2023
Another fan affirmed with a sarcastic comment, asking, "Want some tequila with that salt?"
Another called out the star, "Her story is nothing but lies. Yes he cheated but they had a deal not a relationship and her and Rachel were not best friends. She needs to move on already."
Her story is nothing but lies. Yes he cheated but they had a deal not a relationship and her and Rachel were not best friends. She needs to move on already
— dpal1996 (@dpal1996) October 25, 2023
A fan also called her scores this season unfair, saying, "Oh FINALLY She is wearing sum kind of heel!!? WOW bout time she stops getting an advantage over ALL the other Women! It's the only reason she has had such high scores from the judges all season... #unfair."
As another person tweeted about Madix's performance, amid some supportive replies, a person commented, "Who is Ariana without Scandoval?? Other dancers gave emotion in their dances but the only emotion she really showed was afterwards when she talked about her Grandma... Why didn't she do a dance for her Grandma??"
Oh FINALLY She is wearing sum kind of heel!!? WOW bout time she stops getting an advantage over ALL the other Women! It's the only reason she has had such high scores from the judges all season... #unfair
— StAyC NiCoLe 💋 (@ModelHairMakeUp) October 25, 2023
Who is Ariana without Scandoval?? Other dancers gave emotion in their dances but the only emotion she really showed was afterwards when she talked about her Grandma... Why didn't she do a dance for her Grandma??
— Julz (@julie_buker) October 25, 2023
Bruno Tonioli asks 'DWTS' star Ariana Madix to 'never feel defeated' as she displays breakup on stage
Ariana impressed the judges with her Viennese Waltz. Bruno loved her jive as it was packed with "power" and a strong message.
He said to Ariana, "Never ever feel defeated." He went on to suggest, "Use any disadvantage, any adversity to make you stronger because at the end you'll win."
Carrie Ann Inaba dubs Ariana Madix a 'fighter' after her 'DWTS' Most Memorable Year performance
Carrie was stunned seeing Ariana display her breakup so fiercely on the stage. She said, "As a woman I love watching how much of a fighter you are."
However, she noticed that there were a few mistakes in Ariana's performance.
Derek compliments Ariana's acting skills. He claimed it is because of her dancing that she connects with her emotions so deeply. But, he agreed with Carrie Ann and claimed there was a little stumble in the dancing.
'DWTS' Season 32 releases new episodes every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on Disney+ and ABC.